[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 25 (Thursday, February 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E223]
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                 TRIBUTE TO ST. FRANCES DE SALES SCHOOL

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 1999

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the St. 
Francis de Sales School in celebration of its 50th anniversary. In 
recognition of this occasion, the students, staff, teachers, parents, 
alumni, administration and clergy members are deserving of the 
heartiest congratulations and highest commendations.
  Since its founding in 1948 by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, St. 
Francis de Sales has established a proud tradition of encouraging 
students to study and live the Catholic tradition of proclaiming gospel 
values, community involvement, and of giving service to those in need.
  The students of St. Francis de Sales should be commended for their 
contributions to the poor and less fortunate, by organizing regular 
food and donation drives benefitting needy organizations in the area.
  It is because of the awareness and dedication of responsible citizens 
in our country, exemplified by the students of St. Francis de Sales 
School, that today's true role models can become more well known.
  I take great pleasure in recognizing St. Frances de Sales School upon 
the occasion of its 50th anniversary, and I commend the students, 
staff, teachers, parents, administrators, and clergy members for the 
outstanding contribution they have made to the community over the 
years.
  Please join me, on this monumental day, in saluting the very 
important contribution to excellence made by St. Frances de Sales 
School.

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